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Human Factors Engineers and Ergonomists

Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics · Engineering and Technology

Bright outlookJob zone 5: extensive preparationO*NET 17-2112.01

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$99,110
median pay per year, San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX
$71k10th$99kMedian$152k90th
Wage percentiles: 10th $70,810, 25th $82,870, Median $99,110, 75th $124,640, 90th $151,590

New workers start near $70,810; experienced workers reach $151,590. About 1,670 people do this job in San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX.

Job outlook

Alamo region (San Antonio and 12 surrounding counties), Texas Workforce Commission projection 2024 to 2034; U.S. figures from the BLS.

Employment change
+24.2%
Alamo region, 1,608 to 1,997 jobs · U.S. +11%
Openings a year
143
in the Alamo region, from growth and people leaving · U.S. 25,200
Employed in 2024
1,608
in the Alamo region · U.S. 351,100

Typical entry education: Bachelor's degree

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

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Skills this career uses

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

  1. Reading Comprehension4.8
  2. Active Listening4.4
  3. Writing4.4
  4. Speaking4.4
  5. Critical Thinking4.4
  6. Complex Problem Solving4.0
  7. Active Learning4.3
  8. Judgment and Decision Making4.4

What the work is

Design objects, facilities, and environments to optimize human well-being and overall system performance, applying theory, principles, and data regarding the relationship between humans and respective technology. Investigate and analyze characteristics of human behavior and performance as it relates to the use of technology.

Education people in this job have

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

  1. Bachelor's degree50%
  2. Master's degree50%

Job zone 5, extensive preparation: A graduate or professional degree, usually after a bachelor's.

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